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IBM System x3850 X5IBM Redbooks Product Guide

The x3850 X5 server is the fifth generation of the Enterprise X-Architecture, delivering innovation with enhanced reliability and availability features to enable optimal performance for databases, enterprise applications, and virtualized environments. Environments that run around the clock to supply information world-wide require dependable servers with features that can tolerate a component failure without total shutdown.

The x3850 X5 server packs numerous fault-tolerant and high-availability features into a high-density, rack-optimized package that helps to significantly reduce the space needed to support massive network computing operations. A single x3850 X5 supports up to four of the new Intel Xeon E7 high-performance 10-core processors and up to 3 TB of memory. Two x3850 X5 servers can be connected together to form a single-system image with up to eight processors and up to 6 TB of RAM. This processing capacity is ideal for large-scale database or virtualization requirements. Figure 1 shows the IBM® System x3850 X5.

Figure 1. The IBM System x3850 X5

Did you know

The x3850 X5 is an ideal server for enterprise database and virtualization workloads. The x3850 X5 currently holds the #1 scores in five industry-standard benchmarks. This includes a four-socket TPC-C (database benchmark) result of over 2.3 million transactions per minute (27% better than the closest HP result) and world record TPC-H (business intelligence) price performance result.


Key features

The x3850 X5 is a mission-critical 4U four-socket server, capable of expanding to up to 8 processor sockets and 6 TB of memory in 10U of rack space. It offering outstanding performance, and superior reliability and fault-tolerant memory characteristics.

IBM® has been designing and implementing servers under the X-Architecture® name since 2001. IBM eX5 technology represents the fifth generation of enterprise servers based on the same design principle IBM began with in 1997: to offer systems that are expandable, offer “big iron” reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, with extremely competitive price/performance on an Intel Xeon processor-based system.

Scalability and performance

The x3850 X5 offers numerous features to boost performance, improve scalability, and reduce costs:

The x3850 X5 supports up to four high-performance Intel Xeon E7 family allowing you to upgrade as

business needs require.

Scalable to eight processors by connecting two x3850 X5 servers together to form a single system

image.

Each x3850 X5 scalable to 2 TB of memory internally or 3 TB of memory with the addition of the

MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit. With two x3850 X5 servers each with MAX5 units, the total available system memory is up to 6 TB.

Supports the Intel Xeon E7-2800, E7-4800 and E7-8800 families of high performance processors, up

to 10 cores each, offering superior system performance

Intel Turbo Boost Technology dynamically turns off unused processor cores and increases the clock

speed of the cores in use, by up to three model frequencies. For example, with 7-10 cores active, a 2.4 GHz E7-2870 10-core processor can run the cores at up to 2.53 GHz. With 5-6 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.67 GHz; with only 1-4 cores active, it can run those cores at 2.8 GHz

Each processor includes two integrated memory controllers, to reduce memory bottlenecks and

improve performance. Memory access is at up to 1066 MHz frequency, depending on the processor model and memory used.

The MAX5 V2 adds an additional four memory controllers for a total of eight memory controllers to

maximize memory parallelism and performance.

In processors implementing Hyper-Threading technology, each core has two threads capable of

running an independent process. Thus, an 8-core processor can run 16 threads concurrently.

Intel’s Virtualization Technology (VT) integrates hardware-level virtualization hooks that allow

operating system vendors to better utilize the hardware for virtualization workloads.

Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) technology for processor-to-processor connectivity and Intel

Scalable Memory Interconnect (SMI) processor-to-memory connectivity:

Intel QPI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four QPI links per CPU

Intel SMI link topology at up to 6.4 Gbps with four SMI links per CPU

Up to 64 DIMM sockets in the server (eight per memory card), plus an additional 32 DIMMs with an

optional 1U MAX5 V2 memory expansion unit, for a total of 96 DIMM sockets. With two x3850 X5 servers each with MAX5 units, the total number of DIMM sockets is 192.

The use of solid-state drives (SSDs) instead of, or along with, traditional spinning drives (HDDs) can

significantly improve I/O performance. An SSD can support up to 100 times more I/O operations per second (IOPS) than a typical HDD.

Up to 24 1.8-inch SSD bays, or up to 16 2.5-inch bays together with the option of an optical drive,

provide a flexible and scalable all-in-one platform to meet your increasing demands.


Seven PCIe 2.0 slots for maximum I/O expandability

Availability and serviceability

The x3850 X5 provides many features to simplify serviceability and increase system uptime:

Support for machine check architecture (MCA) recovery, a feature of the Intel Xeon processor E7

family, which enables the handling of system errors that otherwise require the operating system to be halted. SAP HANA is one of the first application which leverages the MCA recovery to handle system errors in order to prevent the application from being terminated in case of a system error.

Extensive memory protection with IBM Chipkill, and, with DIMMs containing x4 DRAM modules,

Redundant Bit Steering (RBS) (also known as Double Device Data Correction or DDDC) is also supported . The combination of IBM Chipkill and RBS provides very robust memory protection that sustains to two sequential memory DRAM chip failures without affecting overall system performance.

Redundant CPU-to-I/O hub interconnect links provide ability to self-recover from CPU failure. If

primary CPU fails then eX5 systems can use the second CPU to boot the OS as they still have access to the integrated I/O devices because of redundant links between CPUs and I/O hubs.

Single image 8-way systems consisting of two interconnected 4-way nodes provide self-healing

capabilities in case of single node failure. Two independent nodes form a resilient 8-way configuration. In case of single node failure the system can be restarted in degraded mode thus eliminating unexpected downtime that requires service specialist to recover.

Memory mirroring and memory rank sparing for redundancy in the event of a non-correctable memory

failure.

Hot-swap drives, supporting RAID redundancy for data protection and greater system uptime.

Two 1975 W hot-swap power supplies and five fans (three hot-swap, two integrated into the power

supplies).

The power source independent light path diagnostics panel and individual light path LEDs quickly

lead the technician to failed (or failing) components, which simplifies servicing, speeds up problem resolution, and helps improve system availability.

Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) detects when system components (processors, VRMs, memory,

HDDs, fans, and power supplies) operate outside of standard thresholds and generates proactive alerts in advance of a possible failure, therefore increasing uptime.

Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer significantly better reliability than traditional mechanical HDDs for

greater uptime.

Built-in Integrated Management Module (IMM) continuously monitors system parameters, triggers

alerts, and performs recovering actions in case of failures to minimize downtime.

Built-in diagnostics, using Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) Preboot, speed up troubleshooting tasks

to reduce service time.

Three-year customer-replaceable unit and on-site limited warranty, 9x5 next business day. Optional

service upgrades are available.


Manageability and security

Powerful systems management features simplify local and remote management of the x3850 X5:

The server includes an Integrated Management Module (IMM) to monitor server availability and

perform remote management.

Integrated industry-standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) enables improved setup,

configuration, and updates, and simplifies error handling.

Integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 support enables advanced cryptographic functionality,

such as digital signatures and remote attestation.

IBM Systems Director is included for proactive systems management. It offers comprehensive

systems management tools that help to increase uptime, reduce costs, and improve productivity through advanced server management capabilities.

Energy efficiency

The x3850 X5 offers the following energy-efficiency features to save energy, reduce operational costs, increase energy availability, and contribute to the green environment:

Energy-efficient planar components help lower operational costs.

Support for one or two or four highly efficient 675 W ac power supplies allows for efficient use and

scalability to meet the power requirements of the installed components.

Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 product family offers significantly better performance over the previous

generation while fitting into the same thermal design power (TDP) limits.

Low-voltage Intel Xeon processors draw less energy to satisfy the demands of power and thermally

constrained data centers and telecommunication environments.

Low-voltage 1.35 V DDR3 memory RDIMMs consume 15% less energy compared to 1.5 V DDR3

RDIMMs.

Solid state drives (SSDs) consume as much as 80% less power than traditional spinning 2.5-inch

HDDs.

The server uses hexagonal ventilation holes, which is a part of IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling™

technology. Hexagonal holes can be grouped more densely than round holes, providing more efficient airflow through the system.

IBM Systems Director Active Energy Manager™ provides advanced data center power notification and

management to help achieve lower heat output and reduced cooling needs.


Locations of key components

Figure 2 shows the front of the server with the front bezel removed.

Figure 2. Front view of the IBM System x3850 X5

Figure 3 shows the rear of the server.

Figure 3. Rear view of the IBM System x3850 X5


Figure 4 shows the locations of key components inside the server.

Figure 4. Inside view of the IBM System x3850 X5

The x3850 X5 supports the addition of the MAX5 memory expansion unit. This 1U device is cabled directly to the server and provides an additional 512 GB of memory capacity for applications that can benefit from the extra RAM. Figure 5 shows the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit.

Figure 5. Inside view of the MAX5 optional memory expansion unit for the IBM System x3850 X5


Standard specifications

The following table lists the standard specifications.

Table 1. Standard specifications (Part 1)

Components Specification

Form factor/height Rack/4U per chassis; MAX5 adds 1U.

Scalability Machine type 7143 can scale as follows:One server (4U rack-mounted complex)

One server with MAX5 memory expansion unit (5U rack-mounted complex)

Two servers with two MAX5 memory expansion units (10U rack-mounted complex)

Processor type Machine type 7143: Intel Xeon E7-8800 and E7-4800 families, up to 10 cores.

Number of processors Most models: 2 standard (some 4 standard); 4 maximum.

Cache (max) Up to 30 MB L3 cache

Memory DIMM sockets Up to eight memory cards, each with eight DIMM sockets (64 DIMM sockets total). MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets.

Memory maximums 2.0 TB using 32 GB DIMMs. Up to 3.0 TB with the addition of MAX5.With two x3850 X5 servers and two MAX5 units, total capacity up to 6.0 TB

Expansion slots Eight slots total:Seven PCIe 2.0 slots (one used by 10 Gb Ethernet card, if included).

One PCIe 2.0 slot for supported RAID card.

Disk bays Eight 2.5" hot-swap SAS or sixteen 1.8" solid-state drives (SSD).

Maximum internal storage

Using NL SAS HDDs: 8 TB per chassis with eight 1 TB drivesUsing eXFlash solid-state drives: 8 TB per chassis with 16x 512 GB SSDs

Network interface Two 1 Gb Ethernet ports. Broadcom 5709C controller.Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter standard on most models with two 10 Gb Ethernet ports

Power supply (std/max) Up to two hot-swap redundant 1975 W power supplies

Hot-swap components Power supplies, fans, hard disk drives, and solid-state-drives.

RAID support 7143: Integrated RAID-0, RAID-1 with ServeRAID M1015 in dedicated PCIe slotOptional RAID-5, 6, 10, 50, 60

External ports Rear: Four scalability ports , one Ethernet for systems management, one serial port, four USB 2.0, one VGA, two Gb EthernetFront: Two USB 2.0Internal: One USB 2.0 port for Embedded Hypervisor

Systems management Alert on LAN 2, Automatic Server Restart, IBM Systems Director, IBM ServerGuide, Integrated Management Module (IMM), light path diagnostics (independently powered), Predictive Failure Analysis on hard disk drives, processors, VRMs, fans and memory, Wake on LAN, Dynamic System Analysis, QPI Faildown.

Operating systems supported

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 (Standard, Enterprise and Data Center Editions 64-bit), 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux®, 64-bit SUSE Enterprise Linux, (Server and Advanced Server), VMware vSphere Hypervisor


Table 1. Standard specifications (Part 2)

Components Specification

Limited warranty Three-year customer-replaceable unit and onsite limited warranty.

Dimensions Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches), depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches), height: 173 mm (6.8 inches) or 4 rack units (4U)

Weight Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb), maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb)

The x3850 X5 servers are shipped with the following items:

Rack rails and hardware

Cable management hardware

Country kit carton

Two 2.8 m 220 V intra-rack cables

On/off switch cover

Documentation CD

Standard models

The following table lists the standard models.

Table 2. Standard models - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)

Model7143-

Intel Xeon CPUs (4 max) (quantity, model, core speed, cores, L3 cache, memory speed)

ScalewithoutMAX5‡

ScalewithMAX5‡

MAX5 Memory(cards)*

RAID Bays(std/max)(No disks)

10GStd

StdPS

B1x 2x E7-4807 6C 1.86GHz 18MB 800 No Yes Opt 2x4GB (1) Opt 0 / 8 (2.5") Opt 1

B2x 2x E7-4820 8C 2.00GHz 18MB 978 No Yes Opt 4x4GB (2) M1015 4 / 8 (2.5") Std 2





C1x 2x E7-8850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066 Yes Yes Opt 4x4GB (2) M1015 4 / 8 (2.5") Std 2



‡ Columns indicate whether the server can scale to two nodes without a MAX5 attached and with a MAX5 attached.* The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported. Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs.


Workload-optimized models

The following table lists the announced workload-optimized models. These are all named IBM System x3950 X5 to distinguish them from base x3850 X5 models, even though the base hardware is the same. These are systems that are specially configured to meet the requirements of a particular software stack.

Table 3. Workload-optimized models - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)

Model Intel Xeon CPUs(4 max)**

MAX5 Memory=(cards)*

StandardRAID

Disk bays(std/max)

Disks======= Network† DVD PS

Database workload-optimized models

7143-D3x 4x E7-4860 10C2.26GHz 24MB

Opt 32x4GB(8 cards)

2x 6 GbSSD HBA

16 / 16(1.8" SSD)

16x 200GB 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb

Opt 2

7143-D4x 4x E7-4860 10C2.26GHz 24MB

Opt 32x4GB(8 cards)

4x M5015+ perf keys

16 / 16(1.8" SSD)

16x 200GB 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb

Opt 2

SAP HANA workload-optimized models

7143-HAx 2x E7-8870 10C2.40GHz 30MB

NS§ 16x16GB(4 cards)

1x M5015+ battery

8 / 8(2.5" HDD)

8x 900GB SAS1x 1.2TB PCIe

6x 1Gb + 4x 10Gb

Multi 2

7143-HBx 4x E7-8870 10C2.40GHz 30MB


1x M5015+ battery

8 / 8(2.5" HDD)


6x 1Gb + 4x 10Gb

Multi 2

7143-HCx‡ 4x E7-8870 10C2.40GHz 30MB


1x M5015+ battery

8 / 8(2.5" HDD)


6x 1Gb + 4x 10Gb

Opt 2

7143-HDx 4x E7-8870 10C2.40GHz 30MB


1x M5015+ battery

8 / 8(2.5" HDD)


6x 1Gb + 4x 10Gb

Multi 2

7143-HEx‡ 4x E7-8870 10C2.40GHz 30MB


1x M5015+ battery

8 / 8(2.5" HDD)


6x 1Gb + 4x 10Gb

Opt 2

Virtualization workload-optimized models

7143-F1x(ESX)

4x E7-4860 10C2.26GHz 24MB

Std (V2)

96x4GB(8 cards)

1x M1015 4 / 8(2.5" HDD)

Open 2x 1Gb + 2x 10Gb

Opt 2

7143-F2x(RH)

4x E7-4860 10C2.26GHz 24MB

Std (V2)

96x4GB(8 cards)

1x M1015 4 / 8(2.5" HDD)


Opt 2

7143-B9x(ESX)

4x E7-4807 6C1.86GHz 18MB

Std (V2)

96x4GB(8 cards)

1x M1015 4 / 8(2.5" HDD)


Opt 2

** Processor detail: Quantity, model, cores, core speed, memory speed, L3 cache.* The number in brackets is the number of memory cards standard in each model. Up to eight cards are supported. Each holds up to eight DIMMs for a total of 64 DIMMs. The MAX5 adds 32 DIMM sockets for a total of 96 DIMMs.† The H models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter (with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), one Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II (with two IBM 10GbE SW SFP+ Transceivers), and one Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for a total of four 10Gb ports and six 1Gb ports. All F models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter. D3x and D4x models include one Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II.‡ Models HCx and HEx include the QPI Scalability Kit (four cables), part number 46M0072. Use model HBx plus HCx or HDx plus HEx to form a 2-node scaled complex.§ NS=Not supported. MAX5 is not currently certified for use with SAP HANA and is therefore not supported


About these models:

Models 7143-D3x, D4x: These models are designed for database applications and use solid state

drives for the best I/O performance.

Backplane connections for sixteen 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) are standard, as are sixteen 200 GB high-performance solid-state drives. Model D3x includes two SSD host bus adapters. Model D4x includes four ServeRAID M5015 RAID controllers with four ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Keys.

Models 7143-HAx, HBx, HCx: These models are optimized to run the SAP High-Performance Analytic

Appliance (HANA) solution.

The x3950 X5 Workload Optimized Solution for SAP HANA is an integrated, ready-to-run, hardware-software offering, featuring the new SAP HANA software. Models HDx and HEx are specifically designed for SAP Business Suite, powered by SAP HANA (OLTP) workloads.

Models HAx, HBx, HDx include a preload comprising SLES for SAP, IBM GPFS, and the SAP HANA software stack.

HCx, HEx are add-on models designed to be connected to model HBx or HDx system respectively to form an eight-processor system. HCx and HEx include the four QPI cables necessary to join two systems together to form a two-node complex. HCx and HEx also include the additional GPFS software and SLES licenses to cover the extra four sockets, but do not include any preload because the are designed as an add-on to the HBx and HDx offerings respectively.

All H models include either 256 GB, 512 GB or 1024 GB of RAM, SAS disk drives, and a high IOPS solid-state storage PCIe adapter.

Model 7143-F1x, B9x: These models are designed for virtualization applications and include VMware

ESXi 4.1 Update 1 on an integrated bootable USB memory key. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit and 384 GB of memory implemented using 4GB memory DIMMs (256 GB in the server and 128 GB in the MAX5).

F1x is available world-wide and includes a MAX5 V2, 88Y6529. Model B9x is for China only and includes a MAX5 V2, 88Y6529.

Model 7143-F2x: This model is designed for Open Virtualization and includes Red Hat Enterprise

Linux with the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, KVM). The software is not preloaded. The model comes standard with the MAX5 memory expansion unit and 384 GB of memory implemented using cost-effective 4GB memory DIMMs (256 GB in the server and 128 GB in the MAX5).

Refer to the Standard Specifications section for information about standard features of the server.


QPI wrap card

In the x3850 X5, QPI links are used for interprocessor communication both in a single-node system and in a two-node system. They are also used to connect the system to a MAX5 memory expansion unit. In a single-node x3850 X5, the QPI links connect in a full mesh between all CPUs. To complete this mesh, the QPI wrap card is used. QPI wrap cards are installed in sockets where the scalability cables are installed.

The QPI wrap cards are only for single-node configurations with three or four processors installed and only when a MAX5 unit is not installed. Two QPI wrap cards are needed.

Table 4. QPI wrap card

Part number Feature code Description Maximumsupported

49Y4379 5104 IBM x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 QPI wrap card kit (quantity 2) 1 pair

QPI wrap cards are not necessary for any of the following configurations:

Single-node configurations with two processors

Any configurations with MAX5 memory expansion units

Two-node configurations

MAX5

The IBM MAX5 memory expansion unit is a 1U device and has 32 DDR3 DIMM sockets, two 675-watt power supplies, and five 40 mm hot-swap speed-controlled fans. It provides added memory and multinode scaling support for the x3850 X5 server. Some models include the MAX5 standard, as listed in the Standard Models and Workload-optimized models sections. The MAX5 options are listed in the following table.

There are two MAX5 options available.

IBM MAX5 for System x®, part number 59Y6265 (also known as MAX5 V1)

IBM MAX5 V2 for System x, part number 88Y6529

Both x3850 X5 machine types (7143 and 7145) support both MAX5 options, provided the firmware is at least UEFI level G0E171T/A. When used with the x3850 X5 machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors), MAX5 V2 supports low-voltage (operating at 1.35V DIMMs).

Note that some models and some processors do not support the MAX5. See the model table and the processor options table for details. The MAX5 V1 includes one power supply. The second power supply is optional (part 60Y0332) and provides redundancy. The MAX5 V2 includes two power supplies; no additional power supplies are needed or available.

Table 5. MAX5

Part number Featurecode

Description Maximumsupported

59Y6265 4199 IBM MAX5 for System x 1

88Y6529 A19H IBM MAX5 V2 for System x 1

60Y0332 4782 IBM High Efficiency 675W Power Supply (MAX5 V1 only, 59Y6265) 1

59Y6267 4192 IBM MAX5 to x3850 X5 Cable Kit (quantity of four cables) (Used to connect one server to one MAX5)

1


Two-node and MAX5 scaling

The x3850 X5 supports the following scalable configurations:

A single x3850 X5 server with four processor sockets. This configuration is sometimes referred to as

a single-node server.

A single x3850 X5 server with a single MAX5 memory expansion unit attached. This configuration is

sometimes referred to as a memory-expanded server.

Two x3850 X5 servers connected together to form a single-image eight-socket server. This

configuration is sometimes referred to as a two-node server.

Two x3850 X5 servers connected together to form a single-image eight-socket server with two MAX5

memory expansion units attached. This configuration is sometimes referred to as a two-node memory-expanded server. Only machine type 7143 supports this configuration.

The following table lists the cable options needed when scaling. Note that not all processors and models support all of these configurations - see the Processor options section below for details.

Table 6. Cables for two-node and MAX5 scaling



59Y6267 4192 IBM MAX5 to x3850 X5 Cable Kit (quantity of four cables) Used to connect one server to one MAX5

1

46M0072 5103 IBM x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 QPI Scalability Kit (Quantity 4 cables)Used to connect two servers together without MAX5 units

1

59Y6271 4198 IBM eX5 MAX5 2-Node EXA Scalability Kit (for machine type 7143 only)Used to connect two servers together when MAX5 units are also used

1


Processor options

The x3850 X5 supports the processor options listed in the following table. The server supports up to four processors. The E7-8000 processors support native QPI scaling to two nodes without the need for a MAX5 memory expansion unit. All Intel Xeon E7 processors support two-node scaling with MAX5. Two-node scaling with MAX5 is supported with IBM MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or IBM MAX5 for System x (59Y6265).

Table 7. Processor options - Machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7-4800 and E7-8800 series processors)

Partnumber

Intel Xeon processor description Can scale totwo nodeswithout MAX5

Can scale totwo nodeswith MAX5*

Modelswhere used

69Y1889 E7-4807 6C 1.86GHz 18MB 800MHz 95W No Yes 7143-B1x



88Y5358 E7-4850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W No Yes 7143-B5x, D1x

69Y1892 E7-4860 10C 2.26GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W No Yes 7143-B6x, D2x


69Y1896 E7-8830 8C 2.13GHz 24MB 1066MHz 105W Yes Yes -

69Y1894 E7-8837 8C 2.67GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W Yes Yes -

88Y5357 E7-8850 10C 2.00GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W Yes Yes 7143-C1x

69Y1898 E7-8860 10C 2.26GHz 24MB 1066MHz 130W Yes Yes 7143-C2x

69Y1897 E7-8867L 10C 2.13GHz 30MB 1066MHz 105W

Yes Yes -

69Y1899 E7-8870 10C 2.40GHz 30MB 1066MHz 130W Yes Yes All Hxx models

* Supports IBM MAX5 V2 for System x (88Y6529) or IBM MAX5 for System x (59Y6265).


Memory options

IBM DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x performance and throughput. IBM memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics for immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support standpoint, IBM memory automatically assumes the IBM system warranty, and IBM provides service and support worldwide.

The IBM System x3850 X5 supports DDR3 memory. Memory is installed in memory cards. The server supports eight memory cards, and each card holds eight DIMMs. Two memory cards are connected to each processor. As a result, all eight memory cards are usable only when all four processors are installed. Adding a MAX5 memory expansion unit to the server offers an additional 32 DIMM slots for a total of 96 DIMM slots per node.

The following table lists the memory options that are supported in the server and MAX5 (either MAX5 V2 or MAX5).

Notes:

In the MAX5 memory expansion unit, do not mix DIMMs with x4 technology (DIMMs with DRAMs that

are organized with 4 data lanes, as indicated by "x4" in the description) with DIMMs with x8 technology (DIMMs with DRAMs that are organized with 8 data lanes).

In the server, you can mix DIMMs with x4 and x8 technology.

Table 8. Memory options - x3850 X5 machine type 7143 (Intel Xeon E7 series processors)

Partnumber

x3850 X5feature code

Description Where used

69Y1888 A14D IBM x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Memory Expansion Card (7143 only) All 7143 models

44T1592 1712 2GB (1x2GB, 1Rx8, 1.5V) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz -

49Y1407 8942 4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz -

44T1599 1713 4GB (1x4GB, Dual Rankx8) PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz All other models

49Y1399 A14E 8GB (1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz -

46C7482 1706 8GB (1x8GB, Quad Rankx8) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz -

49Y1400 8939 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz

All Hxx models

46C7483 1707 16GB (1x16GB, 4Rx4, 1.5V) PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz -

49Y1563 A1QT 16 GB (1x16GB, 2Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333 MHz LP RDIMM

-

90Y3101 A1CP 32GB (1x32GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz

-


Table 9. Memory options - MAX5 V2, 88Y6529

Part number MAX5 V2feature code

Description

44T1592 2429 2GB MAX5 1x2GB 1Rx8 1.5V PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM

49Y1407 A1MH 4GB MAX5 (1x4GB, 2Gb, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-10600R-999 LP ECC RDIMM

44T1599 2431 4GB MAX5 1x4GB DualRankx8 PC310600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM

46C7482 2432 8GB MAX5 1x8GB QuadRankx8 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

49Y1399 A1N7 8GB MAX5 1x8GB, 4Rx8, 1.35V PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

46C7483 2433 16GB MAX5 1x16G QuadRankx4 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

None A3E1 16GB MAX5 1x16GB 2Rx4 1.35V PC3L-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM

49Y1400 A1N8 16GB MAX5 1x16GB 4Rx4 1.35V PC3L-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

90Y3101 A1R2 32GB MAX5 (4GB, 4Rx4, 1.35V) PC3L-8500 DDR3-1066MHz LP RDIMM

Table 10. Memory options - MAX5, 59Y6265

Part number MAX5feature code

Description

44T1592 2429 2GB MAX5 1x2GB 1Rx8 1.5V PC3-10600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM

44T1599 2431 4GB MAX5 1x4GB DualRankx8 PC310600 CL9 ECC DDR3 1333MHz LP RDIMM

46C7482 2432 8GB MAX5 1x8GB QuadRankx8 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

46C7483 2433 16GB MAX5 1x16G QuadRankx4 PC3-8500 CL7 ECC DDR3 1066MHz LP RDIMM

The following memory protection technologies are supported:

ECC

ChipKill

Memory Mirroring

Memory Sparing

Redundant Bit Steering (MAX5, or servers with E7 processors only, x4 DIMMs only)


Internal storage

The server supports either up to eight 2.5" drives or up to 16 1.8" drives internally. The number of drives that can be inserted depends on the backplanes that are installed. Backplane options are listed in the following table. The backplanes that are standard in each model are listed in Table 2.

Table 11. Drive backplane options


Name Maximumsupported

59Y6213 4191 IBM eXFlash 8x 1.8-inch HS SAS SSD BackplaneSupports eight 1.8" drives (includes two SAS cables)

2

59Y6135 3873 IBM 2.5" Hot Swap SAS Hard Disk Drive BackplaneSupports four 2.5-inch drives (includes one SAS cable)

2

Internal drive options

The following table lists the hard drive options available for internal storage.

Table 12. Disk drive options for internal disk storage (Part 1)



2.5-inch 15K SAS hot-swap HDDs

81Y9670 A283 IBM 300GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8

42D0677 5536 IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 8

90Y8926 A2XB IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8

2.5-inch 15K SAS hot-swap SEDs

44W2294 5412 IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED 8

90Y8944 A2ZK IBM 146GB 15K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8

2.5-inch 10K SAS hot-swap HDDs

00AD075 A48S IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS HDD 8

81Y9650 A282 IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8

49Y2003 5433 IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 8

90Y8872 A2XD IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8

42D0637 5599 IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 8

90Y8877 A2XC IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8





2.5-inch 10K SAS hot-swap SEDs

00AD085 A48T IBM 1.2TB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS SED 8

81Y9662 A3EG IBM 900GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8

90Y8908 A3EF IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8

44W2264 5413 IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS SED 8

90Y8913 A2XF IBM 300GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS SED 8

1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise

41Y8371 A4FT S3700 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 16

41Y8366 A4FS S3700 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 16

49Y6124 A3AP IBM 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 16

49Y6119 A3AN IBM 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 16

00W1120 A3HQ IBM 100GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise SSD 16

43W7746 5420 IBM 200GB SATA 1.8" MLC SSD 16

43W7726 5428 IBM 50GB SATA 1.8" MLC SSD 16

1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value

00AJ040 A4KV S3500 80GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

00AJ045 A4KW S3500 240GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

00AJ050 A4KX S3500 400GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

49Y5993 A3AR IBM 512GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

00W1227 A3TH IBM 256GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

49Y5834 A3AQ IBM 64GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

00W1222 A3TG IBM 128GB SATA 1.8" MLC Enterprise Value SSD 16

2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise

41Y8341 A4FQ S3700 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8

41Y8336 A4FN S3700 400GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8

41Y8331 A4FL S3700 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8

43W7718 A2FN IBM 200GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS SSD 8

49Y6139 A3F0 IBM 800GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8

49Y6134 A3EY IBM 400GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8

49Y6129 A3EW IBM 200GB SAS 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8

00W1125 A3HR IBM 100GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise SSD 8





2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) - Enterprise Value

00AJ000 A4KM S3500 120GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

00AJ005 A4KN S3500 240GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

00AJ010 A4KP S3500 480GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

00AJ015 A4KQ S3500 800GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

49Y5844 A3AU IBM 512GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

90Y8643 A2U3 IBM 256GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

90Y8648 A2U4 IBM 128GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

49Y5839 A3AS IBM 64GB SATA 2.5" MLC HS Enterprise Value SSD 8

2.5-inch SAS-SSD hybrid drives

00AD102 A4G7 IBM 600GB 10K 6Gbps SAS 2.5'' G2HS Hybrid 8

2.5-inch NL SAS hot-swap HDDs

81Y9690 A1P3 IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8

42D0707 5409 IBM 500GB 7200 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 8

81Y9726 A1NZ IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8

90Y8953 A2XE IBM 500GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 2.5" SFF G2HS HDD 8

2.5-inch NL SATA hot-swap HDDs

81Y9730 A1AV IBM 1TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8

42D0752 5407 IBM 500GB 7200 NL SATA 2.5" SFF Slim-HS HDD 8

81Y9722 A1NX IBM 250GB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SATA 2.5" SFF HS HDD 8


Controllers for internal storage

The following table lists the RAID controllers, SAS HBAs and additional options used for internal disk storage of x3850 X5 server.

Table 13. RAID controllers and SAS HBAs for internal storage



90Y4304 A2NF ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for System x 2

46M0916 3877 ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller 4



46M0832 9749 ServeRAID M1000 Series Advance Feature Key 1

46M0969 3889 ServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller 4

81Y4426 A10C ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key† 4

46M0930 5106 ServeRAID M5000 Series Advance Feature Key† 4

46M0917 5744 ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly 4

88Y5874 A39Q ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray 1

46M0912 3876 IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA 4

46C8988 A3MW N2115 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x 4

† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.

The ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller has the following specifications:

Two Mini-SAS internal connectors

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10

Supports RAID levels 5 and 50 with optional ServeRAID M1000 Series Advanced Feature Key

6 Gbps throughput per port

Based on the LSI SAS2008 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller

PCI Express 2.0 x8 host interface

Configurable stripe size up to 64 KB



Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50

Supports RAID 6 and 60 with the optional M5000 Advanced Feature Key

Performance optimization for SSD drives with optional M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key



Based on the LSI SAS2108 6 Gbps ROC controller

256 MB of onboard cache

Optional Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Kit











Standard Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention

The ServeRAID M5016 adapter card has the following specifications:

Two Mini-SAS internal connectors (SFF-8087)


800 MHz dual-core PowerPC® processor with LSI SAS2208 6 Gbps RAID on Chip (ROC) controller

PCI Express x8 Gen 2 host interface

1 GB of onboard data cache (DDR3 running at 1333 MHz)

CacheVault flash power module to protect data in cache in case of critical power or server failure

Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60

Supports up to 64 logical volumes

Supports LUN sizes up to 64 TB

Configurable stripe size up to 1 MB

The ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray, 90Y4304, is used to house the M5016 power module remotely from the controller. The tray replaces the existing tray supplied with the server and supports up to two power modules. Only one ServeRAID M5016 Battery Tray can be installed in the x3850 X5.

The ServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller has the following specifications:


Supports RAID levels 1 and 5

6 Gbps throughput per SAS port


Based on PMC-Sierra PM8013 maxSAS 6 Gb/s SAS RoC controller

Performance optimized for SSDs

Stripe size of up to 1 MB

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the RAID adapters category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid

Internal tape drives

The server does not support an internal tape drive option.

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=raid


Optical drives

The server supports the optical drive options listed in the following table.

Table 14. Optical drives



Standard modelswhere used

46M0901 4161 IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM 1 -

46M0902 4163 UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner 1 7143-HAx, HBx

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA DVD-ROM (part number 46M0901) supports the following media and speeds for reading:

CD-ROM 24X

CD-DA (DAE) 20X

CD-R 24X

CD-RW 24X

DVD-ROM (single layer) 8X

DVD-ROM (dual layer) 8X

DVD-R (4.7 GB) 6X

DVD-R DL 4X

DVD+R 6X

DVD+R DL 4X

DVD-RW (4.7 GB) 4X

DVD+RW 4X

DVD-RAM (4.7/9.4 GB) 4X

IBM UltraSlim Enhanced SATA Multi-Burner (part number 46M0902) supports the same media and speeds for reading as DVD-ROM (46M0901). In addition, this drive supports the following media and speeds for writing:

CD-R 24X

CD-RW 4X

High Speed CD-RW 10X

Ultra Speed CD-RW 16X

Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW 16X

DVD-R 8X

DVD-R DL 6X

DVD+R 8X

DVD+R DL 6X

DVD-RW 6X

DVD+RW 8X

DVD-RAM 5X


I/O expansion options

The server offers the following PCI Express 2.0 slots. None are hot-swap.

Slot 1: PCI Express 2.0 x16, full length, full height

Slot 2: PCI Express 2.0 x4 (x8 mechanical), full length, full height



Slot 5: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height

Slot 6: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height

Slot 7: PCI Express 2.0 x8, half length, full height (used by the Emulex 10Gb Ethernet Adapter)

The server has an additional PCI Express slot dedicated to the BR10i RAID controller if installed.

Note: The use of slots 1 - 4 requires that a second processor be installed.

Network adapters

x3850 X5 offers two integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports, based on the Broadcom BCM5709C controller.

Most models also have an Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x (feature A148) installed as standard in slot 7. See Table 2 for specifics. This adapter is functionally identical to the Emulex 10Gb Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x, 49Y7950. The difference is that the integrated adapter has a longer edge connector, meaning that the card can only be installed in this server.

For technical details about this card, see the IBM Redbooks® Product Guide Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II and III family for IBM System x, TIPS0844, available at http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0844.html.

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0844.html.


The following table lists additional supported network adapters.

Table 15. Network adapters

Partnumber

Featurecode


40 Gb Ethernet

00D9550 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter for IBM System x 7

10 Gb Ethernet

49Y7910 A18Y Broadcom NetXtreme II Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x 7

42C1820 1637 Brocade 10Gb CNA for IBM System x 7

None* A148 Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x 1

49Y7950 A18Z Emulex 10GbE Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x 7

95Y3751 A348 Emulex Dual Port VFAII Adapter & FCoE/iSCSI License for IBM System x 7

49Y7960 A2EC Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x 7

49Y7970 A2ED Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x 7

81Y9990 A1M4 Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual Port 10GbE Adapter for IBM System x 7

00D9690 A3PM Mellanox ConnectX-3 10 GbE Adapter for IBM System x 7

42C1800 5751 QLogic 10Gb CNA for IBM System x 7

47C9952 A47H Solarflare SFN5162F MR Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x 4

47C9960 A47J Solarflare SFN6122F LL Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x 4

1 Gb Ethernet

90Y9370 A2V4 Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x 7

90Y9352 A2V3 Broadcom NetXtreme I Quad Port GbE Adapter for IBM System x 7

49Y4230 5767 Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter I340-T2 for IBM System x 7

49Y4240 5768 Intel Ethernet Quad Port Server Adapter I340-T4 for IBM System x 7

42C1780 2995 NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter 7

42C1750 2975 PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter 7

InfiniBand

95Y3750 A2MY Mellanox ConnectX-2 Dual-port QSFP QDR IB Adapter for IBM System x 1

00D9550 A3PN Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Adapter for IBM System x 7

* The Emulex 10GbE Integrated Virtual Fabric Adapter II for IBM System x is either included in standard models or available via CTO only

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Ethernet and IB adapters category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=networkadapters


Storage host bus adapters

The following table lists storage HBAs supported by the x3850 X5 server.

Table 16. Storage adapters

Partnumber

Featurecode


16 Gb Fibre Channel

81Y1675 A2XV Brocade 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

81Y1668 A2XU Brocade 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

81Y1662 A2W6 Emulex 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

81Y1655 A2W5 Emulex 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

00Y3341 A3KX QLogic 16Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

00Y3337 A3KW QLogic 16Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

8 Gb Fibre Channel

46M6050 3591 Brocade 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

46M6049 3589 Brocade 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

42D0494 3581 Emulex 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

42D0485 3580 Emulex 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

42D0510 3579 QLogic 8Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

42D0501 3578 QLogic 8Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

4 Gb Fibre Channel

59Y1993 3886 Brocade 4Gb FC Dual-port HBA for IBM System x 7

59Y1987 3885 Brocade 4Gb FC Single-port HBA for IBM System x 7

42C2071 1699 Emulex 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x 7

42C2069 1698 Emulex 4Gb FC Single-Port PCI-E HBA for IBM System x 7

39R6527 3568 QLogic 4Gb FC Dual-Port PCIe HBA for System x 7

39R6525 3567 QLogic 4Gb FC Single-Port PCIe HBA for System x 7

SAS

46M0907 5982 IBM 6Gb SAS HBA 7

46C9010 A3MV N2125 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x 7

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Host bus adapters category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=hba

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=hba


PCIe SSD adapters

The server supports the High IOPS SSD adapters listed in the following table.

Table 17. SSD adapters

Partnumber

Featurecode


46M0877 0096 IBM 160GB High IOPS SS Class SSD PCIe Adapter

46M0878 0097 IBM 320GB High IOPS SD Class SSD PCIe Adapter

46M0898 1649 IBM 320GB High IOPS MS Class SSD PCIe Adapter

90Y4377 A3DY IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter

90Y4397 A3DZ IBM 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter

46C9078 A3J3 IBM 365GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter

46C9081 A3J4 IBM 785GB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter

81Y4535 A1NE 320GB High IOPS SLC Adapter For IBM System x

81Y4539 A1ND 640GB High IOPS SLC Duo Adapter For IBM System x

90Y4361* A3MZ IBM 300GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter

90Y4365* A3N0 IBM 600GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter

90Y4369* A3N1 IBM 800GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter

90Y4373* A3N2 IBM 300GB High IOPS SLC Modular Adapter

* These modular adapters are not available via CTO or Special build. The adapter cannot be shipped installed and instead must be shipped in its option box and configured at the final installation location. For more information, see https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Internal Storage category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage

Power supplies

The server supports up to two redundant hot-swap power supplies, providing N+N redundancy. Most standard models come with two power supplies (Table 2).

The MAX5 power subsystem consists of two hot-pluggable 675 W power supplies, designed for N+N (fully redundant) hot-swap operation. The MAX5 V1 has one power supply standard and a second optional power supply for redundancy. See the MAX5 section for details. The MAX5 V2 has two power supplies installed. No further power supplies are needed or available.

Table 18. Power supplies



59Y6139 2111 IBM 1975 W Power Supply (x3850 X5) 2 (1 or 2 standard)

60Y0332 4782 IBM High Efficiency 675W Power Supply For second power supply for MAX5 V1

1 (MAX5 V1 only)

An AC power supply ships standard with one 2.8 m C13 - C14 power cord.

https://ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-IOMA

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=internalstorage


Integrated virtualization

The server supports VMware ESXi installed on a USB memory key. The key is installed in a USB socket inside the server. The following table lists the virtualization options.

Table 19. Virtualization options



41Y8298 A2G0 IBM Blank USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi Downloads 1

41Y8296 A1NP IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 1

41Y8300 A2VC IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.0 1

41Y8307 A383 IBM USB Memory Key for VMware ESXi 5.0 Update1 1

41Y8311 A2R3 IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 5.1 1

Remote management

The server contains IBM Integrated Management Module (IMM), which provides advanced service-processor control, monitoring, and an alerting function. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the IMM lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem, records the error in the event log, and alerts you to the problem. The IMM also provides a virtual presence capability for remote server management capabilities.

The IMM provides remote server management through industry-standard interfaces:

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) Version 2.0

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Version 3

Common Information Model (CIM)

Web browser

The server also supports virtual media and remote control features, which provide the following functions:

Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system

stateRemotely accessing the server using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client

Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping

ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the serverUploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

Capture blue-screen errors


Supported operating systems

The server supports the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Datacenter x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Enterprise x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Web x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Premium Edition

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard Edition

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server with Xen x64 Edition

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server x64 Edition

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Server x64 Edition

Solaris 10 Operating System

SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 for AMD64/EM64T

SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T

SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 for AMD64/EM64T

SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 11 with Xen for AMD64/EM64T

VMware ESX 4.1

VMware ESXi 4.1

VMware vSphere 5.0 (ESXi)

VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)

See the IBM ServerProven® website for the latest information about the specific versions and service levels supported and any other prerequisites:http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml

http://www.ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/nos/matrix.shtml


Physical and electrical specifications

Dimensions:

Width: 440 mm (17.3 inches)

Depth: 712 mm (28.0 inches)

Height: 173 mm (6.8 inches) or 4 rack units (4U)

Weight:

Minimum configuration: 35.4 kg (78 lb)

Maximum configuration: 49.9 kg (110 lb)

Electrical:

100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 20A (10A/PS)

200 to 208 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 10A

200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 or 60 Hz; System 9A

Minimum configuration: 0.20 kVA (one power supply)

Minimum configuration: 0.26 kVA (two power supplies)

Typical configuration: 1.12 kVA (two power supplies)

Maximum configuration: 2.16 kVA (two power supplies)

Btu output:

Ship configuration (one power supply): 648 Btu/hr (190 watts)

Ship configuration (two power supplies): 802 Btu/hr (235 watts)

Typical configuration: 3,753 Btu/hr (1100 watts)

Full configuration: 7,336 Btu/hr (2150 watts)

Noise level: 6.3 bels

Note: The noise emission level stated is the declared (upper limit) sound power level, in bels, for a random sample of machines. All measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.


Warranty options

The IBM System x3850 X5 has a 3-year onsite warranty with 9x5/next-business-day terms. IBM offers the warranty service upgrades through IBM ServicePacs®, discussed in this section. The IBM ServicePac is a series of prepackaged warranty maintenance upgrades and post-warranty maintenance agreements with a well-defined scope of services, including service hours, response time, term of service, and service agreement terms and conditions.

IBM ServicePac offerings are country-specific. That is, each country might have its own service types, service levels, response times, and terms and conditions. Not all covered types of ServicePacs might be available in a particular country. For more information about IBM ServicePac offerings available in your country, see the IBM ServicePac Product Selector at:

https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac

The following table explains warranty service definitions in more detail.

Table 20. Warranty service definitions

Term Description

IBM onsite repair (IOR)

A service technician will come to the server's location for equipment repair.

24x7x2 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within two hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day, including IBM holidays.

24x7x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service around the clock, every day, including IBM holidays.

9x5x4 hour A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location within four business hours after remote problem determination is completed. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays. If after 1:00 p.m. it is determined that onsite service is required, the customer can expect the service technician to arrive the morning of the following business day. For noncritical service requests, a service technician will arrive by the end of the following business day.

9x5 next business day

A service technician is scheduled to arrive at your customer’s location on the business day after we receive your call, following remote problem determination. We provide service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the customer's local time zone, Monday through Friday, excluding IBM holidays.

In general, the types of IBM ServicePacs are:

Warranty and maintenance service upgrades

One, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years of 9x5 or 24x7 service coverage

Onsite repair from next business day to 4 or 2 hours

One or two years of warranty extension

Remote technical support services

One or three years with 24x7 coverage (severity 1) or 9x5/next business day for all severities

Installation and startup support for System x servers

Remote technical support for System x servers

Software support - Support Line

Microsoft or Linux software

VMware

IBM Systems Director

https://www-304.ibm.com/sales/gss/download/spst/servicepac


Regulatory compliance

The server conforms to the following international standards:

Multiprocessor Specification (MPS) 1.4

Hardware-enabled to meet ISO 9241, Part 3

FCC - Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class A

Canada ICES-003, issue 4, Class A

IEC/UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition

CAN/CSA - C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 2nd Edition

NOM-019 (This server is certified by the respective UL and NOM agencies.)


External disk storage expansion

The following table lists the external SAS disk storage expansion enclosures that are available.

Table 21. External SAS storage expansion enclosures

Part number Description Maximum quantity supported per one M5025

172701X IBM System Storage® EXP3000 18 (9 per port)

174712X IBM System Storage EXP2512 Express 18 (9 per port)

174724X IBM System Storage EXP2524 Express 9 (9 per port)

The hard disk drives listed in the following are supported with external expansion enclosures.

Table 22. Hard drive options for external expansion enclosures

Part number Description Maximum quantity supportedper one enclosure

EXP3000 Hot-Swap SATA 3.5" Hard Drives

43W7630 1000 GB Dual Port Hot Swap SATA 12

49Y1940 IBM 2 TB 7200 Dual Port SATA 3.5'' HS HDD 12

EXP3000 Hot-Swap SAS 3.5" Hard Drives

44W2234 IBM 300 GB 15K 6 Gbps SAS 3.5" Hot-Swap HDD 12




49Y1899 300 GB 15K 6 Gb SAS 3.5" HDD 12

49Y1900 450 GB 15K 6 Gb SAS 3.5" HDD 12

49Y1901 600 GB 15K 6 Gb SAS 3.5" HDD 12

49Y1903 1 TB 7,200 RPM 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12

49Y1902 2 TB 7,200 RPM 6 Gb SAS NL 3.5" HDD 12


49Y1896 146 GB 15K 6 Gb SAS 2.5” HDD 24

49Y1895 300 GB 10K 6 Gb SAS 2.5” HDD 24

81Y9596 600 GB 10K 6 Gb SAS 2.5” HDD 24

49Y1898 500 GB 7,200 RPM 6 Gb SAS NL 2.5” HDD 24


The RAID controllers listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures.

Table 23. RAID controllers for external storage expansion enclosures




46M0930 5106 ServeRAID M5000 Series Advance Feature Key† 1 per one M5025

81Y4426 A10C ServeRAID M5000 Series Performance Accelerator Key† 1 per one M5025

† Only one key is supported in each controller, either the Advance Feature Key or the Performance Accelerator Key.


Two Mini-SAS external connectors








Intelligent Li-Ion-based battery backup unit with up to 48 hours of data retention

Supports connectivity to the EXP3000, EXP2512, and EXP2524 storage expansion enclosures

For more information, see the ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x at-a-glance guide, TIPS0739, at: http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open

The external SAS cables listed in the following table are supported with external expansion enclosures and M5025 RAID controllers.

Table 24. External SAS cables for external storage expansion enclosures

Part number Description Maximum quantitysupported per enclosure*

39R6531 IBM 3 m SAS Cable 1

39R6529 IBM 1 m SAS Cable 1

* Note: The EXP3000 and EXP2500 series can be chained with each other. In such a case, one cable is used to connect first EXP25xx or EXP3000 to the RAID controller, and every consecutive EXP unit is connected to the previous one by one cable.

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0739.html?Open


External disk storage systems

The following table lists the external storage systems that are supported by x3550 M4 and can be ordered through System x sales channel. The server may support other IBM disk systems that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information, http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

Table 25. External disk storage systems

Part number Description

1746A2D IBM System Storage DS3512 Express Dual Controller Storage System

1746A2S IBM System Storage DS3512 Express Single Controller Storage System

1746A4D IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Dual Controller Storage System

1746A4S IBM System Storage DS3524 Express Single Controller Storage System

181494H IBM System Storage DS3950 Model 94

181498H IBM System Storage DS3950 Model 98

181492H IBM System Storage EXP395 Expansion Unit

1746A2E IBM System Storage EXP3512 Express Storage™ Expansion Unit

1746A4E IBM System Storage EXP3524 Express Storage Expansion Unit

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the System Storage category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=externalstorage

http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=externalstorage


External backup units

The server supports the external backup attachment options listed in the following table.

Table 26. External backup options (Part 1)


External tape expansion enclosures for internal tape drives

87651UX 1U Tape Drive Enclosure

8767HHX Half High Tape Drive Enclosure

87651NX 1U Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)

8767HNX Half High Tape Drive Enclosure (with Nema 5-15P LineCord)

Tape enclosure adapters (with cables)

44E8869 USB Enclosure Adapter Kit

40K2599 SAS Enclosure Adapter Kit

Internal backup drives supported by external tape enclosures

46C5399 IBM DDS Generation 5 USB Tape Drive

39M5636 IBM DDS Generation 6 USB Tape Drive

43W8478 IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 SAS Tape Drive

44E8895 IBM Half High LTO Gen 4 SAS Tape Drive

49Y9898 IBM Half High LTO Gen 5 Internal SAS Tape Drive

00D8924 IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive


Table 26. External tape options (Part 2)


External backup units*

3628L3X IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External SAS Tape Drive (with US line cord)



3628N3X IBM Half High LTO Gen 3 External SAS Tape Drive (without line cord)



3580S3V System Storage TS2230 Tape Drive Express Model H3V

3580S4V System Storage TS2240 Tape Drive Express Model H4V

3580S5E System Storage TS2250 Tape Drive Express Model H5S

3580S5X System Storage TS2350 Tape Drive Express Model S53

3572S4R TS2900 Tape Library with LTO4 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit

3572S5R TS2900 Tape Library with LTO5 HH SAS drive & rack mount kit

35732UL TS3100 Tape Library Model L2U Driveless

35734UL TS3200 Tape Library Model L4U Driveless

46X2682† LTO Ultrium 5 Fibre Channel Drive

46X2683† LTO Ultrium 5 SAS Drive Sled

46X2684† LTO Ultrium 5 Half High Fibre Drive Sled

46X2685† LTO Ultrium 5 Half High SAS Drive Sled

46X6912† LTO Ultrium 4 Half High Fibre Channel Drive Sled

46X7117† LTO Ultrium 4 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled

46X7122† LTO Ultrium 3 Half High SAS DriveV2 Sled

* Note: The external tape drives listed can be ordered through System x sales channel. Server may support other IBM tape drives that are not listed in this table. Refer to IBM System Storage Interoperability Center for further information.† Note: These part numbers are the tape drives options for 35732UL and 35734UL.

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Backup units category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tape


Top-of-rack Ethernet switches

The server supports the top-of-rack Ethernet switches from IBM System Networking listed in the following table.

Table 27. IBM System Networking - Top-of-rack switches


IBM System Networking - 1 Gb top-of-rack switches

0446013 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000R

7309CFC IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000F

7309CD8 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8000DC

7309G52 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052R

730952F IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8052F

427348E IBM Ethernet Switch J48E

6630010 Juniper Networks EX2200 24 Port

6630011 Juniper Networks EX2200 24 Port with PoE

6630012 Juniper Networks EX2200 48 Port

6630013 Juniper Networks EX2200 48 Port with PoE


7309DRX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS (Rear to Front)

7309DFX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264CS (Front to Rear)

7309BD5 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124DC

7309BR6 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124ER

7309BF7 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8124EF

7309G64 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264R

730964F IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264F

7309CR9 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264TR

7309CF9 IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8264TF

0719410 Juniper Networks EX4500 - Front to Back Airflow

0719420 Juniper Networks EX4500 - Back to Front Airflow


8036ARX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316R

8036AFX IBM System Networking RackSwitch G8316F

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Top-of-rack switches category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=tor


Uninterruptible power supply units

The server supports attachments to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units listed in Table 24.

Table 28. Uninterruptible power supply units


21304RX IBM UPS 10000XHV

53953AX IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (100 V/120 V)

53953JX IBM 3000VA LCD 3U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V)

53956AX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V)

53956KX IBM 6000VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (230 V)

53959KX IBM 11000VA LCD 5U Rack UPS (200 V/208 V/230 V)

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power


Power distribution units

The following table lists the server supports attachments to the power distribution units (PDUs).

Table 29. Power distribution units (part 1)


Switched and monitored PDUs

46M4002 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI® PDU

46M4003 IBM 1U 9 C19/3 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3-Phase PDU

46M4004 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager DPI PDU

46M4005 IBM 1U 12 C13 Active Energy Manager 60A 3-Phase PDU

Enterprise PDUs

71762MX IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 PDU+ (WW)

71762NX IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 PDU (WW)

71763MU IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 3 Phase 60A PDU+ (NA)

71763NU IBM Ultra Density Enterprise PDU C19 3 Phase 60A PDU (NA)

39M2816 IBM DPI C13 Enterprise PDU without linecord

39Y8923 DPI 60A Three Phase C19 Enterprise PDU with IEC309 3P+G (208 V) fixed line cord

39Y8941 DPI Single Phase C13 Enterprise PDU without line cord

39Y8948 DPI Single Phase C19 Enterprise PDU without line cord

Front-end PDUs

39Y8934 DPI 32 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 2P+Gnd connector

39Y8935 DPI 63amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 2P+Gnd connector

39Y8938 30 amp/125 V Front-end PDU with NEMA L5-30P connector

39Y8939 30 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with NEMA L6-30P connector

39Y8940 60 amp/250 V Front-end PDU with IEC 309 60A 2P+N+Gnd connector

Universal PDUs

39Y8951 DPI Universal Rack PDU with US LV and HV line cords

39Y8952 DPI Universal Rack PDU with CEE7-VII Europe LC

39Y8953 DPI Universal Rack PDU with Denmark LC

39Y8954 DPI Universal Rack PDU with Israel LC

39Y8955 DPI Universal Rack PDU with Italy LC

39Y8956 DPI Universal Rack PDU with South Africa LC

39Y8957 DPI Universal Rack PDU with UK LC


Table 29. Power distribution units (part 2)


39Y8958 DPI Universal Rack PDU with AS/NZ LC

39Y8959 DPI Universal Rack PDU with China LC

39Y8962 DPI Universal Rack PDU (Argentina)

39Y8960 DPI Universal Rack PDU (Brazil)

39Y8961 DPI Universal Rack PDU (India)

0U Basic PDUs

46M4122 IBM 0U 24 C13 16A 3-Phase PDU

46M4125 IBM 0U 24 C13 30A 3-Phase PDU

46M4128 IBM 0U 24 C13 30A PDU

46M4131 IBM 0U 24 C13 32A PDU

46M4140 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 60A 3-Phase PDU

46M4143 IBM 0U 12 C19/12 C13 32A 3-Phase PDU

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Power infrastructure category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=power


Rack cabinets

The server supports the rack cabinets listed in the following table.

Table 30. Rack cabinets


93072PX IBM 25U Static S2 Standard Rack

93604EX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Expansion Rack

93604PX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Dynamic Rack

93614EX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack

93614PX IBM 42U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack

93624EX IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Expansion Rack

93624PX IBM 47U 1200 mm Deep Static Rack

93072RX IBM 25U S2 standard Rack

14102RX IBM 25U standard Rack

93074RX NetBAY S2 42U Standard Rack Cabinet

93074XX IBM 42U S2 expansion Rack

93084EX IBM 42U Enterprise Expansion Rack

93084PX IBM 42U Enterprise Rack

14104RX IBM 42U S2 standard Rack

99564RX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Standard Rack Cabinet

99564XX IBM S2 42U Dynamic Expansion Rack Cabinet

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack


Rack options

The server supports the rack console switches and monitor kits listed in the following table.

Table 31. Rack options

Part number Feature code Description

Monitor kits and keyboard trays

172317X 1723HC1 fc 0051 1U 17in Flat Panel Console Kit

172319X 1723HC1 fc 0052 1U 19in Flat Panel Console Kit

Console switches

1754D2X 1754HC2 fc 6695 IBM Global 4x2x32 Console Manager (GCM32)

1754D1X 1754HC1 fc 6694 IBM Global 2x2x16 Console Manager (GCM16)

1754A2X 1754HC4 fc 0726 IBM Local 2x16 Console Manager (LCM16)

1754A1X 1754HC3 fc 0725 IBM Local 1x8 Console Manager (LCM8)

Console cables

43V6147 3757 IBM Single Cable USB Conversion Option (UCO)

39M2895 3756 IBM USB Conversion Option (4 Pack UCO)

39M2897 3754 IBM Long KVM Conversion Option (4 Pack Long KCO)

46M5383 5341 IBM Virtual Media Conversion Option Gen2 (VCO2)

46M5382 5340 IBM Serial Conversion Option (SCO)

For more information, see the list of IBM Redbooks Product Guides in the Rack cabinets and options category:http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pg&cat=rack


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Related publications and links

For more information see the following resources:

IBM System x3850 X5 product page

http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/x3850x5/

IBM System x 3850 X5 Installation and User's Guide

http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085479

IBM System x 3850 X5 Problem Determination and Service Guide


ServerProven hardware compatibility page for the x3850 X5

http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7145.html

At-a-glance guides for IBM System x servers and options

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pgbycat

Configuration and Option Guide

http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/

xRef - IBM System x Reference Sheets

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/xref

IBM System x Support Portal

http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/ http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Downloads/Hardware/Systems/System_x/System_x3850_X5

http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/hardware/enterprise/x3850x5/



http://ibm.com/systems/info/x86servers/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/7145.html

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/portals/systemx?Open&page=pgbycat

http://www.ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/xref

http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/

http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Downloads/Hardware/Systems/System_x/System_x3850_X5


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